photonuclear

adjective

pho·​to·​nu·​cle·​ar ˌfō-tō-ˈnü-klē-ər How to pronounce photonuclear (audio)
-ˈnyü-,
nonstandard
-kyə-lər How to pronounce photonuclear (audio)
: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (such as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photonuclear was in 1941

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“Photonuclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photonuclear. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

photonuclear

adjective
pho·​to·​nu·​cle·​ar ˌfōt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər How to pronounce photonuclear (audio)
: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei
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